A study of "sengu"(a reconstruction ceremony) at the Kamowakeikazuchi Shrine during the Edo period

过去人们认为江户时代的加茂若敬和内神社的“sengu”（重建仪式）是在建筑物被摧毁时举行的。然而，虽然“仙鼓”在江户时代是不定期举行的，但事实是神社希望大约每20年举行一次“仙鼓”。原因有两方面：因为“仙鼓”被认为是一种宗教仪式，也因为它是保存仪式的特殊技能和知识的手段。但是，德川幕府因为财政问题没有批准这样的请求。因此，“sengu”只是不定期举行。尽管如此，加茂若敬和内神社还是做出了许多努力，以更经常地举行“仙鼓”。例如，通过与姊妹神社鸭神屋神社结盟，同时举办“仙鼓”，鸭若庆和内神社试图呼吁卡莫神社的遗产和良好的血统。

It used to be considered that "sengu"(a reconstruction ceremony) of the Kamo-wakeikazuchi Shrine during the Edo period had been held when the buildings were destroyed. However, while "sengu" were held at irregular basis during the Edo period, the truth is the shrine desired to hold "sengu" in approximately every 20 years. The reasons are two-fold ; because "sengu" was regarded as a religious ceremony, and because it served as a mean to preserve the special skills and knowledge of the ceremony. However, Tokugawa Shogunate did not approve such requests because of its financial problem. As a result, "sengu" were held only at irregular basis. Nevertheless, the Kamo-wakeikazuchi Shrine made numerous efforts to hold "sengu" more regularly. For example, by allying with with Kamo-mioya Shrine, its sister shrine, and conducting "sengu" at the same time, the Kamo-wakeikazuchi Shrine tried to appeal the heritage and good lineage of the Kamo shrines.